Nichelle Nichols

Acting

Biography

Nichelle Nichols (born Grace Dell Nichols) was an American actress, singer and voice artist. She sang with Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton before turning to acting. Her most famous role is that of communications officer Lieutenant Uhura aboard the USS Enterprise in the popular Star Trek television series, as well as the succeeding motion pictures, where her character was eventually promoted in Starfleet to the rank of commander. In 2006, she added executive producer to her résumé.

Personal Info

• Known For Acting
• Gender Female
• Birthday December 28, 1932 (89 years old)
• Died July 30, 2022
• Place of Birth Robbins, Illinois, USA
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